Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Acuant AcuFill SDK before 10.22.02.03. During SDK installation, certutil.exe is called by the Acuant installer to install certificates. This window is not hidden, and is running with elevated privileges. A standard user can break out of this window, obtaining a full SYSTEM command prompt window. This results in complete compromise via arbitrary SYSTEM code execution (elevation of privileges).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gbgplc | Acuant Acufill Sdk | < 10.22.02.03 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://acuant.comNot Applicable
- https://hackandpwn.com/disclosures/CVE-2022-48222.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://acuant.comNot Applicable
- https://hackandpwn.com/disclosures/CVE-2022-48222.pdfThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-48222?
CVE-2022-48222 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in Acuant AcuFill SDK before 10.22.02.03. During SDK installation, certutil.exe is called by the Acuant installer to install certificates. This window is not hidden, and is run...
How severe is CVE-2022-48222?
CVE-2022-48222 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-48222?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gbgplc Acuant Acufill Sdk.